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Sauna with the sounds of nature
design

Sauna with the sounds of nature

Thanks to the Czech What a Hut team, a new outdoor recreation area has been built near Zlín, at the foot of the woods around the city. It’s a recreational community space, not just for sauna lovers. Introducing Budka. Product and interior designer Adéla Bačová brought together her knowledge
Bus stop or community center?
poland

Bus stop or community center?

In the Polish town of Wieleń exists a multi-functional, minimalist building made of glass and concrete that locals simply refer to as the “bus stop,” but which in reality plays a much more significant role in the life of the community. The project, called ‘Skwer Usług Kultury, Przystanek Edukacja,’ was
The innovation of a Polish startup creates calm office atmosphere
architecture

The innovation of a Polish startup creates calm office atmosphere

There are many stressful situations an average 21st-century employee must face every day, such as deadlines, quick meetings, ad hoc tasks, overtime and corporate hierarchy, just to name a few. In our fast-paced world, these challenges might seem impossible to face. Luckily, our focus today shifts more and more to
3LHD transformed a 1930s cinema into a cultural center
architecture

3LHD transformed a 1930s cinema into a cultural center

Many cinemas were built in Zagreb in the 20th century, but twenty years ago modern multiplex cinemas burst onto the scene, hence their older versions slowly closed down—and the neglected buildings began to deteriorate. Urania, which was built in 1939, was facing the same fate, until 3LHD architects turned
Architecturally impressive science centers | TOP 5
architecture

Architecturally impressive science centers | TOP 5

Leonardo da Vinci, space technology, renewable energy sources, and we could go on to list the topics that the science centers in our selection are presenting—we took a look at the architecturally outstanding institutions. Regional Science Center Leonardo da Vinci | Podzamcze Chęcińskie, Poland The first science center of our
Is nanotourism the future?—Unconventional solutions enrich one of Austria's most important lakes
architecture

Is nanotourism the future?—Unconventional solutions enrich one of Austria's most important lakes

What is nanotourism? This concept is a site-specific alternative, focused specifically on the benefits of the area, which goes beyond the conventional principles of tourism: it is an attitude aimed at improving the everyday environment and opening up new opportunities for the local economy. You could also call it alternative
Impressive public spaces in the region | TOP 5
architecture

Impressive public spaces in the region | TOP 5

In the hustle and bustle of rushing big cities, we often don’t even notice when spectacular public spaces cross our paths. However, some examples can surprise us and grab our attention—these spaces are ideal for relaxing on the go or for all-day programs. Here we go! Poljana Square
"Rock and roll creative" in the eighth district | Kastner Kommunity
architecture

"Rock and roll creative" in the eighth district | Kastner Kommunity

Café, community- and workspace, gallery—this is the definition of Kastner Kommunity. The Budapest office of the Kastner advertising agency is actually not really an office, more like a space, almost a home. If you think this is just another coworking on the map of Budapest, you will be disappointed.
Welcome to KUNSZT!—‌Veszprém’s new design store
community

Welcome to KUNSZT!—‌Veszprém’s new design store

KUNSZT!, Veszprém’s newest design store, opened its doors on 15 September. We could say that so far, it’s not a big deal. But actually, it is. As, besides being a design store, the shop also functions as a gallery, brunch-bistro-café and community space. We asked the shop’s
Design store opens in Veszprém
design

Design store opens in Veszprém

On 15 September, the new design store, gallery, bistro-café, and community space of Veszprém will open in the heart of the city, in the historic Rosenberg House on Óváros Square. In KUNSZT!, the audience can browse among the unique creations of artisans and designers with links to the area and
Art center from a garage, where it’s all about the sounds
architecture

Art center from a garage, where it’s all about the sounds

Tradition and innovation in Lviv’s newest interdisciplinary space: RadioGarage is a common playground for art, sound and technology. The Ukrainian design and architecture studio O.M. Shumelda created an exhibition space and cultural center in the historic building of Lviv Radio, on the site of a former garage. Let’
Sewing for sustainability | PINKPONILO’s year review
east

Sewing for sustainability | PINKPONILO’s year review

They didn’t throw any textile to waste last year either, worked with several sustainable fashion brands in addition to various projects and managed to hold their events, too. PINKPONILO’s community workshop is here with a year review! The last year was full of challenges and hardships for all
The next level after coworking | Loffice’s new building
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The next level after coworking | Loffice’s new building

Community forms of life aren’t over even in spite of the COVID-19 epidemic, on the contrary: after the lockdown, the feeling of belonging somewhere has become even more important for many of us. Loffice, the most well-known Hungarian coworking office opened its new unit during the summer, proposing something
Vnitroblock | Prague
architecture

Vnitroblock | Prague

Voilà, a perfectly implemented solution for the „what should we do with worn-out industrial buildings?” problem: we discovered Vnitroblock creative center in Holešovic district of Prague, where the interior also deserves our attention besides the concept. A dominant dilemma of metropolises is what to do with old and abandoned industrial